Noosa Tiny Homes

Yes — provided they are built and approved as a permanent dwelling, not classified as a caravan or relocatable structure. A standard shed or temporary unit cannot legally be used as a residence. The Shed House builds council-approved tiny homes designed to meet Queensland's residential building code, giving you a legitimate, long-term asset rather than a structure that creates complications at resale or with your council.

Yes, in virtually all cases. The approvals pathway depends on your block size, zoning, and how the tiny home is classified — as a primary dwelling, secondary dwelling, or ancillary structure. The Shed House manages this process from site assessment through to permit. For a full overview of how the approval process works, see the QLD granny flat approvals guide.

Yes, on private land with the right approvals in place. The key factors are your lot size, local planning scheme requirements, and whether the tiny home is intended as a primary or secondary dwelling. Noosa Council zones permit secondary dwellings on lots that meet the Noosa Plan requirements, and minimum lot sizes vary by zone. A site assessment and preliminary agreement is the fastest way to determine what's achievable on your specific block.

If it's council-approved as a permanent dwelling — which is exactly how The Shed House builds them — you can live in it indefinitely. The restrictions that apply relate specifically to homes-on-wheels classified as caravans, not to fixed, permitted residential structures. A properly approved tiny home is a permanent part of your property. For more on what makes a tiny home a fully liveable, permanent build, read liveable shed Class 1a Queensland.

The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are real distinctions. A granny flat (secondary dwelling) is typically sited on the same lot as a primary home under specific secondary dwelling rules. A tiny home can refer to a compact primary dwelling or a smaller secondary structure. Both require council approval in Noosa, and the planning pathway differs depending on your site and intended use. You can explore both options through our Noosa granny flats page.

The cost depends on your block conditions, the design you choose, and whether you opt for a kit, lock-up, or full turnkey build. Site-specific factors — particularly slope and access — have the most significant effect on the final investment. For context on what drives cost across similar small-footprint builds, the granny flat cost guide for Noosa covers the key variables in detail. Book a site assessment to get an estimate based on your actual block.

The Shed House offers a range of compact designs including the Luna 3 (6m × 3.6m), Kirra 2 (8.2m × 3.6m), Kirra 4 (9.57m × 3.6m), and Botanica 7 (9.57m × 3.6m). All are fully considered, council-approved builds with high-performance insulation, quality kitchens and bathrooms, and finishes suited to Queensland's coastal climate. See the full range of available shed home designs or explore the PODs range for backyard-scale options.

Build timeframes vary depending on the design, council approval timeline, and your chosen build pathway. A lock-up kit can be faster to commence once materials are delivered; a full turnkey build includes more coordinated trades. For a detailed breakdown of what each pathway involves, see lock-up vs turnkey vs kit-only build in Queensland. The Shed House starts with a site assessment and planning review before any construction begins, so approval is factored into the timeline from day one.